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Signs Now
For over 20 years, SIGNS NOW has been a leading franchisor of signage and digital graphics centers and we remain a top innovator in providing high quality visual communication solutions. Signs Now is also a part of Allegra Network, LLC, one of the largest print and graphics franchisors in the world.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1983
Franchising Since:
1986
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
185
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
185
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
200
90.9%
In 41 States
Canada:
10
4.5%
In 6 Canadian Provinces
International:
10
4.5%
In 1 Foreign Countries
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Total:
220
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
24
2. Illinois
20
3. North Carolina
16
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$200K
Cash Investment:
$50-75K
Total Investment:
$169.8-333.3K
Average Total Investment:
$252K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$30K
Average Franchise Fee:
$30K
On-Going Royalty:
6%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
2%
Average Number of Employees:
3 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,800-2,400
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
16
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
